| AYP is a useful benchmark |
6/8/04 6:48 AM |
Author:
Jim Peyser
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While some states/authorizers may have rigorous renewal and accountability systems for charter schools, some do not. By the same token, some states/authorizers exercise charter oversight with a focus on compliance, rather than performance. Although AYP should not be the sole determinant of a renewal decision, it does serve as a useful benchmark and antidote to lax or compliance-oriented accountability systems. Charter schools that are not meeting AYP should certainly receive close scrutiny to ensure that other valid measures of student achievement and growth are strongly positive.
Posted as a reply to:
AYP by Nelson Smith 2
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